Identify Supporting Details

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Answer explanation

The detail 'He sleeps all day long' doesn't fit as it contradicts the topic sentence stating the cat is afraid of everything, while sleeping all day long doesn't necessarily indicate fear.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
• She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 

• The pros live the good life.

• People like professional football players make a lot of money.

• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

• All of us can be professional athletes. 

Answer explanation

The best supporting detail for the topic sentence is that professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports, highlighting the hard work required to become a professional athlete.

4. Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

• Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests
• Robots sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.
• Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
• Watching robot sumo is boring.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is one supporting details from the text?
Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

• Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies.
• They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
• Baby gorillas need their mothers a lot.
• Mother gorillas prefer to keep their babies safe.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What are you looking for when a question asks you to provide textual evidence?

• a piece of writing like an article, poem, or story

• proof

• clues (proof) within the text 

Answer explanation

When a question asks for textual evidence, you are looking for clues (proof) within the text to support your answer.

How does a person make an inference?

• Makes a guess and hopes for the best.
• Looks for the answer directly in the text then makes a guess.
• Asks the teacher for help.
• Makes a guess based on what the text says + his own experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

In Language Arts class, what do we mean by text?

• A message you receive on your cell phone.
• Another word for any written material, such as an article, poem, or story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Karina woke up with the sun blasting through her shades. She groggily rolled over and looked at her clock, which read 6:30 a.m. She yawned and crawled out of bed, sticky and sweaty from the humid night. After lazily getting into her bathing suit and grabbing a ripe banana, she swung her backpack on her back and left the quiet house.  _{Based on the passage what can we infer about the type of job this person has?}

• Waitress

• Lifeguard

• Nurse

Answer explanation

The person is likely a lifeguard as they woke up early, put on a bathing suit, and grabbed a banana before leaving the house, indicating they are heading to work at a beach or pool.

Camp David is a secure location where the President can get away from it all. Established in 1942 by President Roosevelt, Camp David is located in Maryland, about 70 miles from Washington, D.C. in a heavily wooded area. U.S. Marines patrol the area providing optimal security. The Marines are part of the Navy. Because Camp David is so close to Washington, the president can be back at the White House very quickly in the event of a crisis. 
Which sentence supports the idea that Camp David is secure?

• It was established by President Roosevelt.
• Camp David is in a heavily wooded area.
• Camp David is very close to Washington, D.C.
• U.S. Marines patrol the surrounding area.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2